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Job Overview

Summary

Experience your America by building a fulfilling career by joining the National Park Service. The National Park Service preserves unimpaired, the natural and cultural resources and values of the national park system for the enjoyment, education, and inspiration of this and future generations.

The Seasonal Recruitment Operations Center is currently
accepting applications to fill up to two (2) temporary positions at
Vicksburg National Military Park, Mississippi. Appointments made under
this announcement are limited to 1039 hours (six months) in a service year and
may be terminated at any time. Appointments under this announcement are
eligible for extension if workload and funding allow. Individuals
selected under this vacancy announcement are eligible for rehire in subsequent
service years. Anticipated Entry on Duty: May 2014

These positions are located in the Interpretive Ranger section at
Vicksburg National Military Park in Vicksburg, Mississippi. Vicksburg National
Military Park was established to commemorate the 1862-63 campaigns and the
siege of Vicksburg, so that current and future generations will learn the story
of this crucial military action, and also understand and appreciate the
ultimate sacrifices made by the men who fought and died there, and the
intricate relationships between the historical, cultural and natural resources
of the park. Due to its strategic location high on the loess bluffs above
the Mississippi River, Vicksburg was the key to controlling the river, as well
as the last remaining east-west Confederate rail line. As such, it became the
focus of both the Confederate and Union armies and navies during the period of
1862-63 in the American Civil War. The natural terrain of the surrounding area
determined the important role of the city's position on the river, creating an
almost impenetrable defense for the Confederate army. Its surrender after 47
days of siege tore the Confederacy in half and marked the turning point of the
war. Today, monuments, plaques and markers cover the landscape, denoting the
locations and movements of both armies.

This announcement is being advertised under delegated examining
procedures and is open to all U.S. citizens.

This announcement may be used to fill additional positions if
identical vacancies occur within 90 days of the issue date of the referral
certificate.

APPLICANTS WHO DO NOT SUBMIT THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION WILL NOT
RECEIVE FULL CONSIDERATION.

Duties

Incumbent
will work as a member of the Interpretive Ranger section at Vicksburg National
Military Park, who is entrusted with facilitating between the visitor and the
park's resources and story through interpretive walks, talks, demonstrations
and other visitor services. The position is designed to facilitate visitor
understanding of the historical, cultural and natural resources of the park,
further visitor enjoyment of the park and its resources, and to encourage
visitors to develop a sense of stewardship for park resources. Duties will be
accomplished through formal and informal presentations, costumed interpretation
and weapons demonstrations with the summer Living History program. Primary
duties will also include: operation of the main visitor centers, including
sales and operation of a cash register; response to visitors' inquiries for
information, direction and guidance; assistance with lost articles, car trouble
and first aid; operation and maintenance of audio-visual equipment; assistance
with maintenance and inventory of supplies; performance of minor maintenance
duties to ensure a clean, safe work area; and assist other staff in the
performance of routine paperwork.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Extensive period of standing
and walking, both inside and outside; in some instances over rough surfaces or
inclines, carrying backpacks, equipment, interpretive media, etc. Mental stress and physical fatigue occur due
to high volume of personal contacts, occasional emergency responses, and
repetitive nature of interpretive programs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work is performed in
settings in which there is regular and recurring exposure to moderate to high
temperatures and humidity, adverse weather conditions, stinging insects, poison
ivy, etc Living History duties include the wearing of heavy wool uniforms as a
costumed interpreter, and loud noises during demonstrations of period musketry
and artillery.

Travel Required

Occasional Travel

Travel may be required.

Relocation Authorized

No

Job Requirements

Key Requirements

U.S. Citizenship required.

Background and/or Security Investigation required.

Selective Service Registration if applicable.

Must possess or be able to obtain state issued driver's license.

Wearing a National Park Service uniform is required.

Qualifications

All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement, Friday, January 31, 2014 (unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement).

To qualify for this position, you must demonstrate that you possess either the specialized experience or the education as described below. Equivalent combinations of experience and education may also be used to qualify.

Must possess the ability to to deliver historical information through prescribed talks/demonstrations and provide guide services to various audiences. (MUST SUPPORT IN RESUME OR WILL BE RATED INELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION)

In order to qualify for this position at the GS-04 level, you must possess one of the following:

A. Six (6) months of general experience and six (6) months of specialized experience for a total of one year of experience. General experience is any type of work that demonstrates the applicant's ability to perform the work of the position, or (2) experience that provided a familiarity with the subject matter or processes of the broad subject area of the occupation. Examples of general experience include, but are not limited to, selling merchandise, collecting and accounting for fees or other monies, greeting visitors, disseminating information, providing directions, or other work which required dealing with people on a recurring basis; and that indicates the ability to acquire the knowledge and skills needed to perform the duties of this position. Specialized experience is experience that involved oral presentation of historical, scientific, or program information to groups; or developing and/or revising technical, historical, or scientific information for oral presentation to groups. Examples of specialized experience could include Park Guide or tour leader; naturalist; environmental educator or teacher; or other similar work. -OR- B. Successfully completed two years of study above high school (60 semester hours or 90 quarter hours) which included at least 12 semester hours in subjects such as American history, science and/or public speaking. -OR- C. Equivalent combination of experience and education.

Credit will be given for all appropriate qualifying experience.
In order to receive credit for experience, your resume must clearly
indicate the nature of the duties and responsibilities for each position,
starting and ending dates of employment (month/year), and the number of
hours worked per week.

Credit for experience is given on a 40-hour workweek.
Part-time experience is credited on a part-time ratio, i.e., working 20
hours per week for two months equals one month of experience. No
additional credit is given for overtime.

In describing the nature of your duties (your experience), please
be clear and concise. We will not make assumptions regarding your experience.

Qualifying experience may be obtained in the private or public
sectors. The OPM Qualification Standards Handbook is available for review
at: http://www.opm.gov/qualifications.

IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY, you MUST provide
transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims.
Unless otherwise stated: (1) unofficial transcripts are acceptable, or (2) a
list with all your courses, grades, semester, year, and credit for the
course. All materials must be submitted by the closing date of this
announcement.

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution
recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited
towards qualifications. Applicants can verify accreditation at the
following website: http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html. All
education claimed by applicants will be verified by the appointing agency
accordingly.

Foreign Education: Education completed
outside the United States must have been evaluated by a private U.S.
organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational
credentials, commonly called a credential evaluation service or education that
is recognized by the Secretary of Education from an accredited body http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. It is the applicant's responsibility to provide
such evidence when applying for Federal jobs.

Applicants must possess a valid state driver's license. This position requires that you operate a government (or private) motor vehicle as part of your official duties. As a condition of employment, you will be required to submit a completed GSA Form 3607, Motor Vehicle Operator's License and Driving Record. You must also submit (within a State sealed envelope or submitted directly by the State authorities), and at your own expense, all certified driving records from all States that discloses all valid driver's licenses, whether current or past, possessed by you. Your employment, after your tentative selection, will be contingent upon receipt of these documents in a timely manner and that those documents establish, to the satisfaction of the selecting official, that you possess a valid driver's license.

Must wear the National Park Service uniform and comply with National Park Service uniform standards.

May be assigned to work nights, early mornings, rotating shifts, holidays, and weekends.

Occasional travel may be required.

Occupancy in government housing is not required for this position.

Government housing is not available.

Overtime may be required.

All federal employees are required to have federal payments (salary) made by direct deposit.

Selectee must complete a favorably adjudicated background investigation before appointment.

Males born after 12-31-1959 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (visit www.sss.gov).

If you are selected for Federal employment, you will be required to fill out a Declaration of Federal Employment, OF-306, prior to being appointed to determine your suitability for Federal employment and to authorize a background investigation. Failing to answer all questions truthfully and completely or providing false statements on your application may be grounds for not hiring you, or for firing you after you begin work. Also, you may be punished by fine or imprisonment (U.S. Code, Title 18, section 1001).

Security Clearance

Not Applicable

Additional Information

What To Expect Next

Once the online questionnaire is received, you
will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was
successful. For those applicants who rated Best Qualified, a review of
your application package will be conducted to ensure that you meet
qualifications requirements and did support your responses to the online
questionnaire. After this review, all applicants will be notified of
their eligibility and whether or not they were referred to the selecting
official. If referred, the selecting official may choose to conduct
interviews. If not referred because a veterans' only referral was made or
that you did not rank high enough to be referred, you will be notified if
additional referrals are made. We expect to make a selection within 180
calendar days from issuance of the referral certificate(s) for this
announcement. You will be
notified when a selection is made. Your status will be updated on
USAJOBS throughout the process. To check your status, log onto your
USAJOBS account, click on "Application status", and then click
"More Information."

BENEFITS

Other Information

Current surplus and current or former displaced Federal
individuals who have special priority selection rights under the Agency Career
Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition
Assistance Program (ICTAP) must be well qualified for the position to receive
consideration for special priority selection. Well qualified means that the
applicant meets the following: OPM qualification standards for the position;
all selective placement factors, where applicable; special qualifying
conditions that OPM has approved for the position, where applicable; is
physically qualified with reasonable accommodation, where appropriate to
satisfactorily perform the duties of the position upon entry; and is rated by
the organization at least at the well qualified level on all KSAs.

Federal employees seeking CTAP/ICTAP eligibility must submit proof
that they meet the requirements of 5 CFR 330.605(2) for CTAP and 5 CFR 330.704
for ICTAP. This includes a copy of the agency notice, a copy of their
most recent Performance Rating, and a copy of their most recent SF-50 noting
current position, grade level, and duty location. Please annotate your
application to reflect that you are applying as a CTAP/ICTAP eligible.

If you are selected for Federal employment, you will be required
to fill out a Declaration of Federal Employment, OF-306, prior to being
appointed to determine your suitability for Federal employment and to authorize
a background investigation. Failing to answer all questions truthfully
and completely or providing false statements on your application may be grounds
for not hiring you, or for firing you after you begin work. Also, you may
be punished by fine or imprisonment (U.S. Code, Title 18, section 1001).

How to Apply

To apply for this position, you must
complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified
in the Required Documents section below.

To receive consideration, the complete application package
must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Friday, January 31, 2014. WE DO NOT ACCEPT HARD-COPY OR E-MAIL APPLICATION PACKAGES.

To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in
to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume
and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational
questionnaire.

It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and
appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.

To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS
account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the
Application Status link and then select the more information link for this
position. The Details page will display the status of your application,
the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the
agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents
may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.

To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS
account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement.
You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS
account or your application will be incomplete.

How You Will Be Evaluated

The assessment questionnaire is designed to measure your ability in the following competencies needed to successfully perform the job:

Basis for Rating: Your application will be evaluated and rated using Category Rating Procedures. Candidates will be ranked into 3 categories:

Best Qualified - applicants possessing experience that substantially exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors, and who are highly proficient in all requirements of the job and can perform effectively in the position.

Well Qualified - applicants possessing experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors, and who are proficient in most of the requirements of the job.

Qualified - applicants possessing experience that meets the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors, and who are proficient in some, but not all of the requirements of the job.

After the job announcement closes, a review will be conducted of
your resume and supporting documentation. We will ensure you meet the
qualification requirements and the application materials support the rating
received. If you rated yourself higher than what is supported by your
application material, your score will be adjusted and/or you may be excluded
from consideration for this job. Please follow all instructions
carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration
for employment. To preview the Assessment Questionnaire, click on the following
link View Occupational Questionnaire.

Veterans Preference: If you are a veteran with preference eligibility and you are claiming 5-points veterans' preference, you must submit a copy of your DD-214 or other proof of eligibility. If you are claiming 10-point veterans' preference, you must also submit an SF-15, "Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference" plus the additional proof required by that form. For more information on veterans' preference see http://www.usajobs.gov/Veterans

Veterans Preference applies to category rating after candidates are assessed. Preference eligibles who meet the qualification requirements are assessed and placed in the appropriate quality categories. Preference eligibles receive veterans' preference by being listed ahead of non-preference eligibles within the same quality category in which they are placed. No preference points, i.e., 5 or 10 points, are added to the preference eligibles' rating. An agency may not select a non-preference eligible if there is a preference eligible in the same category unless the agency receives approval to pass over the preference eligible in accordance with 5 U.S.C. § 3318.

Preference eligibles who meet the qualification requirements for the position and who have a compensable service-connected disability of at least 10 percent must be listed in the highest quality category (except in the case of scientific or professional positions at the GS-9 level or higher). As noted above, an agency may not select a non-preference eligible over a preference eligible in the same category unless the agency receives approval to pass over the preference eligible in accordance with 5 U.S.C. § 3318.

Required Documents

Resume showing detailed relevant experience, to include month, year
and hours worked per week.

Response to Assessment Questionnaire.

Copy of college transcripts or college course list, if qualifying
based on education.

Legible copy of DD-214 showing character of discharge, SF-15 and VA
Letter, if applicable.

If your currently serving on active duty: You MUST submit a
certification from the armed forces commanding officer which certifies the
service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty
service under honorable conditions be able to start employment on the
enter on date. If you supply a certification at this stage, your
preference/eligibility will be verified prior to appointment. For more
information about Veteran's Preference, please click this link: http://www.opm.gov/employ/veterans/html/vetguide.asp.

CTAP/ICTAP documentation, if applicable. This includes a copy
of the agency notice, a copy of their most recent Performance Rating, and
a copy of their most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level,
and duty location.

Faxing
Applications or Supporting Documents:

You
are encouraged to apply online. Applying online will allow you to review
and track the status of your application.

NOTE: If you applied online and your application is
complete, do not fax the paper application (1203FX) as this will overwrite your
prior online responses and may result in you being found ineligible.

If
you completed the occupational questionnaire online and are unable to upload
supporting document(s):

If
you cannot complete the Application Package online, you may fax all of your
materials. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59
PM(EST) on Friday, January 31, 2014to receive consideration. Keep a copy of your fax confirmation
in the event verification is needed.